Sand, or tiny rocks, caught in the large intestine, can cause irritation, colic, or complete obstruction. Horses feed on the ground in ...

The presence of gastric ulcers in horses is astronomical. Estimates of 60% of horses and upwards of 90% of racehorses suffer ulcers ...

The nasal passage and trachea are the first and second lines of defense against irritants, dust and mold particles. Cold air dries ...

Vesicular Stomatitis is a viral disease that causes blisters in the mouth and occasionally blisters to the coronet band and teats. This ...

Daffodils Are Toxic to Horses The Daffodils are announcing Spring’s arrival. Finally! However, did you know all parts, especially the bulbs of ...

A horse’s food journey is a long and literally winding road. From mouth to fecal ball expulsion, this road trip can last ...

Protecting horses against ticks and Lyme disease can be tricky. This is especially true during the wet spring months when the tick population ...

What major organ can be damaged if a horse is being treated with bute while dehydrated? The  horse’s kidney can be damaged ...

Dr. Baxter and Dr. Hartman removed a whopper of a cyst, about the size of a large orange! The cyst was located ...